Round 2 - Group A: Qatar 8-1 Afghanistan

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Round 2 - Group A: Qatar 8-1 Afghanistan

Al Rayyan: Four goals from Almoez Ali helped Qatar cruise 8-1 past Afghanistan in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday.

The home team needed just 11 minutes to open their account in the qualifiers through captain Hassan Al Haydos who arrived late in the box, picking up Akarm Afif’s pulled back pass and hammering it low into the back of the net.

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Round 2 - MD1: Results & Reports

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Round 2 - MD1: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ saw high octane action on Thursday.

There were resounding wins, hard-fought draws and heartbreaking defeats as the 36 teams began their respective campaigns across the continent.
 
The nine group winners and their respective runners-up will advance to the third round of FIFA World Cup qualifying, and at the same time seal their places at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.
 
Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com with Matchday Two to be played on Tuesday. 

IR Iran primed to end long wait

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

IR Iran primed to end long wait

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will feel that the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is the perfect stage for them to end their wait for a long overdue fourth continental title.

The last of Iran's three titles - won consecutively - was in 1976 with the Central Asian side's best having been semi-final finishes since.

Uzbekistan advance, Indonesia's hopes dented

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Uzbekistan advance, Indonesia's hopes dented

Jakarta: Uzbekistan booked a spot in the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 Round of 16 after fighting back from two goals down to hold Spain 2-2 on Thursday.  

Indonesia, who had two draws going into their final Group A tie, were defeated 3-1 by Morocco with their knockout stage hopes now hanging by a thread. 

#AFCCup Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Four

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

#AFCCup Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Four

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 was filled with more drama as the teams headed into the final stretch of the group stage looking to seal their berths in the next phase.

Following another matchday of incredible action, the-AFC.com has selected eight of the best goals for you to pick your favourite.

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Four

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Four

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 saw another round of fascinating action.

Strikes of sheer quality were witnessed across the continent and the-AFC.com has chosen 10 for you - the fans - to not only feast your eyes on but to also choose your favourite.